Sample builds updated. Most remain the same with a few tweaks here and there. If you can find one, the Pentium G2120 is still one of the best sub-$500 gaming build CPUs that together with a good discrete graphics card can offer excellent performance in most titles. For WoW (and most other MMOs) however, the i3 3220 is probably the wiser choice still.

The 3570k remains the go-to CPU for anyone looking to build a decent-to-awesome gaming rig. SSDs are becoming more popular for each month and today they are almost common place. If you are looking to build a gaming computer for $700+, at least consider getting one. My recommendations for graphics cards are as follows:

The latest drivers fixed some issues with CrossFire, but due to micro-stuttering nVidia is still the way to go for multi-GPU setups. As always, never pick two graphics card if you can achieve close to the same performance with one for roughly the same price.

Fun: 8 (Great. They really did a great job in finding a great balance between fun and balance. Very impressive for this price)

Competitive: 7 (Good. They absolutely do their job. I'd say stereo gamers will particularly love them, kind of like how I personally see the M50s if a little better in terms of positional cues. For us virtual surround gamers, I'd still say they are worth looking into if you absolutely need a headset.)

Comfort: 7.5 (Very good. Those with larger ears may have to use them as on ear as mentioned before, though they are still comfy in that way.)

Personally, I would stay away from the big brands like Skullcandy and Razer... And Beats, for the love of god never get Beats. Usually the products are high-end but you end up paying for the brand, while something like Logitech or Steelseries would perform better at a cheaper cost.

Personally, I would stay away from the big brands like Skullcandy and Razer... And Beats, for the love of god never get Beats. Usually the products are high-end but you end up paying for the brand, while something like Logitech or Steelseries would perform better at a cheaper cost.

You just said literally fuckall. "Yes I do"? Yes you do what? Have benchmarks? You don't compare them. Neither do they. Your sources literally have no connection off the bat that tells me anything remotely useful, nor give any reason why the 680 version of the card is better than the 7970.

You just said literally fuckall. "Yes I do"? Yes you do what? Have benchmarks? You don't compare them. Neither do they. Your sources literally have no connection off the bat that tells me anything remotely useful, nor give any reason why the 680 version of the card is better than the 7970.

msi gtx 680 - 9.8 rating
msi 7970 - 8.0 rating

---------- Post added 2013-01-10 at 11:31 PM ----------

Originally Posted by Cyanotical

it's actually rather simple, if you plan on doing a multi card setup, get the 680, if not, get the 7970

can u explain why? i dont think the extra 1gb on the 7970 really does much

He has the GTX 600s dominating in almost all the other builds. Frankly, however, the 7970 GHz Lightning is pretty damn good. Not to mention is has more VRAM natively and a bigger membus, takes less power both at load and idle... Also it supports 6 monitors.

I think what Marest really wants from you, is to provide cold hard evidence and reasoning to switch them.